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Section 1 The Colon Pages 49-53

Section 1 The Colon Pages 49-53. OST164 Text Editing Applications. :. The Colon ¶187. Use a colon between two independent clauses when the second clause explains or illustrates the first clause and there is no coordinating conjunction or transitional expression linking the two clauses.

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Section 1 The Colon Pages 49-53

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  1. Section 1The ColonPages 49-53 OST164 Text Editing Applications :

  2. The Colon ¶187 Use a colon between two independent clauses when the second clause explains or illustrates the first clause and there is no coordinating conjunction or transitional expression linking the two clauses. I have a special fondness for the Maine coast: it reminds me of the many happy summers we spent there before our children went off to college. I have two major hurdles to clear before I get my Ph.D.: I need to pass the oral exam and write a dissertation.

  3. The Colon ¶188- ¶191 When a clause contains an anticipatory expression (such as the following, as follows, here is, thus, and these) and directs attention to a series of explanatory words, phrases, or clauses, use a colon between the clause and the series. These are some of the new features in this year’s modes: a fuel economy indicator, a new read suspension, and a three-year limited warranty. The following staff members have been selected to attend the national sales conference in Honolulu: Frances Berkowitz Thomas Gomez Some of the questions that this book answers are these: How can you ….?

  4. The Colon ¶192- ¶193 When hours and minutes are expressed in figures, separate them with a colon, as in the expression8:25 A colon is used to represent the word to in proportions, as in the ratio2:1. In each case, NO space precedes or follows this colon.

  5. The Colon - ¶194 In business documents, use the colon for: Attention line Attention: Subject line Subject: Enclosure notation Enclosures: Enclosure notation Under separate over: Carbon copy notation cc: “or” Copies to: Postscript PS: Use the colon in memos after displayed guide words: TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Use the colon in business documents: SHIP TO: BILL TO: DISTRIBUTION:

  6. The Colon – ¶195 Use a colon (followed by one space) to separate the title and the subtitle of a book. Be sure to read The New Financial Order: Risk in the Twenty-First Century. A colon may be used to separate volume number and page number in footnotes and similar references. (Leave no space before or after the colon.) Volume 8, pages 763-766 would be 8:763-766 A reference to chapter and verse in the Bible is handled the same way.Isaiah 55:10

  7. The Colon ¶196-¶197 Do NOT capitalize the first word after a colon if the material that follows cannot stand alone as a sentence. All cash advances must be countersigned by me, with one exception: when the amount is less than $50. (dependent clause after colon) Do NOT capitalize the first word of an independent clause after a colon if the clause explains, illustrates, or amplifies the thought expressed in the first part of the sentence. Essential and nonessential elements require altogether different punctuation: the latter should be set off by commas; the former, should not.

  8. The Colon ¶198 Capitalize the first word of an independent clause after a colon if it requires special emphasis or is presented as a formal rule. Let me say this: If the company is to recover from its present difficulties…… Here is the key principle: Nonessential elements must be.…. Although index investing derives from the theory that the markets operate efficiently, its intellectual foundation is based on a simple truth: It is impossible for all stock investors…..

  9. The Colon ¶199 (a-b-d) Also capitalize the first word after a colon under these circumstances: When the material following the colon consists of two or more sentences. There are several drawbacks to this proposal: First, it will tie up a good deal of capital for the next five years. Second, the likelihood of a significant…. The material following the colon is a quoted sentence. Frederick responded in this way: “We expect to win….” When the material preceding the colon is a short introductory word such as Note, Caution, or Remember. Note: All expense reports must be submitted no later…..

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